Energy Research Specialist

Job Title: Energy Research Specialist

Management Level: 09- Specialist

Location: Gurugram

Must have skills: Understanding or interest in the energy (oil & gas) industry, including awareness of major industry challenges

Good to have skills: ; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.

Job Summary:
This position is part of the Accenture Research global Energy team, with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas sector. The Research Specialist will work closely with senior researchers and Accenture's Energy leadership, supporting global and regional priorities through cutting-edge research and insights. The individual will contribute to both Thought Leadership (TL) and Client-focused Research (CFR), helping shape strategic viewpoints, guide client engagements, and enable competitive positioning for Accenture and its clients.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of research-based insights through structured market analysis, industry monitoring, and synthesis of relevant data and trends.
• Explore key industry themes such as energy transition, decarbonization, digital transformation, market dynamics, and geopolitical influences on the oil and gas sector.
• Assist in analyzing industry and company data using various research and visualization tools. Work with senior researchers to update internal models and produce client-ready outputs.
• Work with research leads and client teams across global markets to shape viewpoints, answer strategic questions, and contribute to publications or internal briefings.
• Help craft clear, compelling research outputs- ranging from slides to written summaries- suitable for leadership and client

Professional & Technical Skills:
“Hard” skills:

• Understanding or interest in the energy (oil & gas) industry, including awareness of major industry challenges
• Skilled in applying a range of research methodologies, including secondary data gathering, market and company profiling, strategic frameworks, and financial assessment.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make sense out of data, with ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret
• Comfortable using Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance research and content creation
• Ability to compile reports with clear storyline and results.
• Able to write in a clear, concise, and compelling way
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.

“Soft” skills:

• Problem solver approach to work
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in global, virtual, cross-cultural teams
• Ability to present research findings to senior audience.
• Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work on multiple engagement.

Additional Information:
Reports to: Research Associate Manager

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or engineering.
• A full time master’s degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus.

Work Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other business research organization or demonstrated equivalent skill.

Location: Gurugram (preferably) or Bengaluru, India

Preferred start date: As soon as possible

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Experience: 5-8 years of experience

Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or engineering.